Ganghwa County Governor Yu Cheon-ho Pledges to Create 'Prosperous Ganghwa' in 2021

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Ganghwa County Governor Yu Cheon-ho outlined a blueprint for completing a "prosperous Ganghwa" during his policy address at the opening ceremony of the 2nd regular session of the 267th Ganghwa County Assembly on the 1st, explaining major policy initiatives for 2021.

Governor Yu stated during his address, "This year, we implemented proactive and bold quarantine measures with the determination to protect the safety of county residents from COVID-19," and added, "I appreciate the residents who trusted county administration and cooperated despite the inconvenience and damage."

He further said, "Many projects we have promoted over the past two and a half years are bearing fruit. However, we will boldly pursue Ganghwa-style regional New Deal for higher growth, substantially improve tourism infrastructure, create future value in agriculture and fisheries, and secure future growth momentum faster and stronger amid this transition to a new era."

Amid difficult financial circumstances with decreasing local transfer taxes due to an unprecedented economic crisis, Ganghwa County's 2021 budget focuses on protecting residents' lives through reliable quarantine measures and revitalizing the local economy. To this end, the county has compiled a total budget of 561.6 billion won, slightly increased from this year's budget.

Additionally, the county is concentrating on meeting welfare demands to improve residents' quality of life and secure future growth momentum, developing urban planning roads and sidewalks for life safety, constructing convenient road networks, providing efficient energy supply directly linked to residents' livelihoods, creating sports facilities and parks for living infrastructure expansion through urban regeneration projects, improving agricultural productivity and competitiveness for increased income, and enhancing educational environments.

In preparation for the closure of the Seoul Metropolitan Landfill in 2025, the county has designated 2021 as the "inaugural year" toward becoming a "clean and attractive city to live in." The county plans to vigorously pursue three major clean projects: reducing household waste emissions, eliminating illegal dumping, and improving recycling rates.

Governor Yu stated, "2021 will begin amid rapid environmental changes and uncertainty," and continued, "With flexible thinking and bold decision-making in this rapidly changing era, I will focus solely on the residents and work with approximately 700 public officials to make every effort in creating a prosperous Ganghwa."